Trades in Ontario

Compulsory Trade: A trade in which registration as an apprentice, journeyperson candidate or certification as a journeyperson is mandatory. There are currently 22 skilled trades that are designated “compulsory”.

Voluntary Trade: A trade in which certification and College membership are not legally required to practice the trade.

Please select the sector below:
▲ Indicates a designated compulsory trade.(pdf) indicates that there is a trade fact sheet available to download for that trade.